Dodge 2011 Dakota - Manual (Page 35)

REAR CRATE 'N GO ® STORAGE
• The rear Crate 'n Go ® storage,
located under the rear seat lower
cushion, consists of two
removable, collapsible storage
crates.
• To open the crates, lift upward on
the crate handles and engage the
crate end flaps.
• To remove the crate, press on the
release lever, located on the ends
of the base, and lift up on the
crate.
• To install the crate into the base,
insert the crate into the inboard
slot and push down on the
outboard side of the crate, then
snap into place.
• To collapse the crate, push the
crate end flaps inward to
disengage. Push the sides inward
and snap into place.
REAR CARGO AREA UTILITY
RAILS
• There are four adjustable cleats in
the pick-up bed that can be used
to assist in securing cargo. Each
cleat must be located and
tightened down in one of the
detents along either rail, in order to
keep cargo properly secured.
TAILGATE
Tailgate Removal
• To simplify mounting a camper unit
with an overhang, the tailgate can
be removed quickly. Follow these
steps:
• Open the tailgate to a 45-degree
angle.
• Unclip and remove the cables
from the box while maintaining a
45-degree angle.
• Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on
the passenger side by pulling
upward and rearward at the
same time.
• Slide the tailgate to the
passenger side while making
sure clearance from the box and
taillight is maintained.
• To reinstall the tailgate, do the
following:
• Slide the tailgate onto the
driver's side pivot.
• Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree
angle and insert it into the
passenger side pivot.
• Clip the cables to the box.
UTILITY
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